Jerry died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Friday May 24, 2019 at the age of 92 with June (nee Richardson) his beloved wife of 35 years by his side. Cherished father of Allan Goodhand (Ronnalee), Kenneth Goodhand (Colleen), Karen Loucks (Jim deceased), Laurie Enwright (Dave Dewbury), David Goodhand (Sandra), and Sue Anderson (Scott). He will be sadly missed by his 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
 
Predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (nee Bogie) and siblings Evelyn, William, and Robert and survived by sister Jean Gillies.
 
Jerry started his career operating his own construction company building homes in the London area. Subsequently he joined the London Fire Department where after his first year as a firefighter he was a Fire/Building Inspector with the LFD until he retired. Jerry had a life long passion for country music and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing with other musicians. When he moved to Illderton in 2009 he organized with other musicians to meet weekly at the Club House and perform for the residents of Vintage Green. Jerry also loved playing golf with his friends in Ilderton and he played until last year when his health began to deteriorate.
 
 Jerry and his family are most appreciative for all the care and support provided by many, especially those at the St Joseph’s hospital heart and kidney failure clinics and his personal physician Dr. Darren Van Dam and Paula Day.
 
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life open house will take place on Sunday June 2, 2019 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Vintage Green Club House, Ilderbrook Circle, Ilderton.
 
Memorial donations to the St. Joseph’s Hospice are appreciated. Online condolences are available through forestcitycremation.com

Please visit Jerry's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away on Saturday May 11, 2019, at the age of 93.

Survived by his wife Teresita (Galicinao) Lodge, son George of Vancouver, B.C. and five grandchildren Tammy, Matthew, Paul, Morgan and Jordie. Predeceased by father Chester Lodge, mother Alva (Childs) Lodge, sons, Allan and Jim.

He served with the Royal Canadian Navy as a wireless operator aboard ship in the Pacific during WWII. Upon discharge he was employed by the B.C. Electric Company in Vancouver for five years, followed by nine years at the Timken plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. Then almost thirty years with the Federal Government in various places across Canada, eventually retiring in Vancouver.
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At Burton’s request there shall be no public funeral or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. Messages and condolences may be left at forestcitycremation.com.